New York State Library becomes a WIFI hotspot

I got this note just now. Thought it should be posted.

Bill Drew [email protected]

NY State Library becomes a WIFI hotspot

The New York State Library in Albany welcomes visitors looking for free wireless internet access. The Library’s high-speed broadband wireless network will allow individuals to access the Internet from their own wireless-enabled laptop computer on the 7th floor of the State Library during library hours. The wireless network is open to all visitors, free of charge. Getting online is quick and simple – no special encryption settings, user names or passwords are required. Researcher tables at the State Library are equipped with electrical outlets so that customers can plug their laptops directly into the table.

For more information on using the wireless network at the State Library, go to http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/wireless.htm or call the Library at 518-474-5355.